Active Alerts Hayward, CA

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Youngchildren and pets should never be left unattended in vehiclesunder any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing whenpossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequentrest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyoneovercome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower 80s to mid 90s.* WHERE...San Francisco Bay Shoreline, Northern Monterey Bay,and Northern Salinas Valley, Hollister Valley, and CarmelValley.* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT next Tuesday, July 9.* IMPACTS...Those sensitive to heat, such as the homeless,elderly, children, and pets will be at risk for heat-relatedillnesses. Those without effective cooling and/or adequatehydration will be at the greatest risk.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An exceptionally dangerous situation isexpected to unfold over the next week as we enter a potentiallyhistoric and deadly heat event for inland areas. Several daysof temperatures well above normal will lead to compoundingeffects among people and infrastructure, with the possibility ofnumerous heat related fatalities. It cannot be stressed enoughthat while one day at these temperatures may be manageable forsome, an event of this scale, magnitude, and longevity willlikely rival anything we've seen in the last 18 years. Heat isthe number one weather related killer in the United States. Bythis weekend, it is VERY LIKELY that we add to that statistic ifpreparations are not taken seriously..